Energy management systems (EMS) are electronic devices that allow consumers to monitor, control, and manage their energy consumption optimally. The global energy management systems (EMS) market for building and residential applications is currently in the nascent stage of development. The industry has been committed towards developing a universal platform capable of addressing issues concerned with the interface, interoperability, and installation.

Competitive Insights

The global energy management systems (EMS) market is competitive and technology driven. Some of the leading players in the energy management systems (EMS) market include Honeywell International, Inc. (the U.S.), General Electric Company (the U.S.), Schneider Electric SE (France), Panasonic Corporation (Japan), Cisco Systems, Inc. (the U.S.), Johnson Controls, Inc. (the U.S.), Siemens AG (Germany), Eaton Corporation Plc (Ireland.), Rockwell Automation, Inc. (the U.S.), and Emerson Electric Company (the U.S.) among others. The market competition is characterized by the presence of both and core solution providers and application sub-system suppliers. Their approach has been to offer energy management solutions as a part of home and industrial automation products and services. The new entrants in the energy management systems (EMS) market require substantial capital investment. Being a technology driven market, players entering the market are required to keep pace with the technological advancements and dedicate substantial budget for research and development activities. On the contrary, favorable government regulations promoting optimum energy consumption is expected to have positive impact on the new players entering the market. Thus, the existing energy management systems market poses moderate threat to new entrants.